Whether you have an existing application that is out of date or need to create something entirely new, custom programming services play a key role in ensuring your business software keeps up with the times. At Ayoka, we have the privilege of cultivating applications for our clients over the long term. In general, we see four areas where changes require apps to evolve.
Marketplace
Businesses that want to capture more market share and maintain a competitive advantage find that their internal applications need to be reviewed on a regular basis in response to outside pressures. This goes double for customer-facing apps where consumer-driven development has a profound effect. Mobile development is one of the most common areas where businesses are looking for upgrades right now.
Technology
The most obvious changes that have led to a revamping of existing apps in recent years are cloud computing, mobile development, and Big Data. But embedded technology (the Internet of Things), Business Intelligence (BI), and other factors are coming into play as well. It’s impossible to predict what will come next, but it is certain that today’s applications will need to grow and change to keep up.
Regulations
For industries like healthcare, regulations have changed dramatically over the past couple of decades to accommodate and promote the use of electronic recordkeeping. But even in less-regulated industries, the best practices for security and privacy compliance keep transforming. From a risk-mitigation perspective, modernizing applications on an ongoing basis is just good business.
Business Processes
This area of evolution is very specific to each organization. For some, merging with or acquiring another company can bring new applications to the table. Existing apps may need to be updated to integrate or interface with additional software or equipment. Offshoring, on-shoring, growing, going lean, or adding new products and services can dramatically impact how business software should work.
Ayoka is here to help your software grow and change with your business. Contact us for a consultation today.
